Unions warn of staff shortage at Gómez Ulla hantavirus ward for 14 patients

On 2026-05-08, staff unions warned that Gómez Ulla Hospital in Madrid faces a personnel shortage as it prepares a quarantine ward for 14 Spanish hantavirus patients. CCOO said 70 workers will be added for the quarantine, but criticized recent non-renewals and upcoming temporary layoffs; Satse also said nurse-to-patient ratios will be reduced.